Steve was shaking. Never had he felt this scared. He was terrified. He had everything planned out like always and yet here he was, afraid to move, feeling like he'd puke. This moment was scarier than when he woke up in a different time. Worse than when Tony flew the nuke into space. More terrifying than when Tony nearly died almost three years ago.

'God that was so long ago.' Steve chuckled at the memory of being Tony for at least a week.

With a shaky breath, Steve got out of the car he had been panicking in, and walked up to the doors Stark Tower. The only reason everyone was meeting here was to celebrate a job well done against Ultron. Tony's most recent project gone wrong.

'Yea Ultron was definitely Tony's worst mistake yet.'

Everyone had been furious with the genius but with Tony apologizing everyday at least once an hour, by buying everyone expensive gifts, or by staying up all night creating a new device that would make them happy, it was hard to stay mad. Steve hated that everyone hated him less when he got them things but when the billionaire kept giving it wasn't hard to see why. The super soldier didn't need gifts. When he found out what Tony saw and caused him to build Ultron, Steve was able to understand that Tony was just trying to protect the people he cared about.

"You might be a genius, but I swear to God Tony you're such an idiot."

Steve laughed at the memory. Once he was in the elevator of the tower he started to worry again. There were so many ways his plan could go wrong. The elevator opened and he put on a smile. It was fake at first but when he saw everyone there, together, he couldn't help but feel better.

"Hey Cap! How's it going?" Clint jumped over to Steve's side.

"Clint, we just saw each other yesterday. And every other day before that." Steve laughed at his, for once, dressed up friend. Clint was definitely a good looking man. He was just a kid at heart. Steve was actually surprised when the group found out he had a family, but now it made sense. Clint was probably the definition of a great father.

"Hey, you never know. Something could happen at anytime." Clint shrugged his shoulders.

"That's what scares me." Steve mumbled.

"Don't be scared. It's just a party!" Clint exclaimed as he ran to the bar.

Steve scanned the room and his smile faltered when he spotted Natasha. Slowly he walked forward and put a hand on her arm.

"We'll find him. I promise." Steve whispered.

Natasha nodded sadly. Bruce hasn't returned yet and she was taking it hard. Steve could understand. He'd feel the same way if Tony fled into the unknown.

"If you need to talk, let me know. Okay?" Steve smiled a small smile at his good friend.

Again, Natasha nodded sadly, avoiding eye contact. Before Steve could try and cheer her up more, she turned and faced the table in front of her. Steve took that as his cue to leave. Now he was searching for another familiar face. Everyone who came to the celebration were unknown to him and he secretly hated it. He wanted to talk to people so he'd know more than just the Avengers or SHIELD agents but he'd most likely never see these same faces again.

The next face Steve did recognize, was Thor's, even when it was stuffed with food. Steve sat down next to Thor and patted a hand on the God's back.

"How the Earth hasn't run out of food with you here yet is a mystery as old as time." Steve smiled.

Thor swallowed whatever he had been eating and grinned. "Captain Rogers, you have arrived! And I see you've brought humor to the table."

Thor suddenly dropped his smile and stared at the super soldier.

"Captain? What is bothering you?"

Steve's eyes went wide. He could have sworn he was hiding his concern perfectly.

"Nothing. Just a lot on my mind." Steve was technically telling the truth.

Thor nodded. "Does this have anything to do with Anthony?"

"I promise it's nothing."

After eyeing Steve for an extra few seconds, Thor shrugged his shoulders. "If you say so."

Steve forced as smile as he stood up to walk away. His eyes darted around the room for one last person he was hoping to see. Steve wouldn't have been surprised if Tony didn't show up. The genius knew everyone was indifferent towards him at the moment so he could say he wouldn't go to avoid the feeling of disappointed eyes staring at him. Even after being with Steve for three years now, the playboy was still a mystery when it came to his emotions. That wall was still up but it was made of a weaker material than before. After waiting for an hour, jumping every time the elevator opened, Steve assumed Tony wasn't coming. They had talked over the phone earlier in the week and Tony didn't exactly agree to come, so Steve tried not to get his hopes up. With all hope nearly gone, the elevator made a 'ding' sound and it opened to reveal the genius, looking as handsome as ever. He was in a black suit. Not a colorful one he'd normally where. He looked formal except for his black tie that he had already loosened. He didn't look tired or like he hasn't eaten. He looked perfect.

Sure, Tony looked amazing everyday but today was different. The music that played became silent in Steve's hears. Everyone around him became a blur and it was almost like he was moving in slow motion. Instantly, Steve could feel that fear, he had been holding on his shoulders for the past month, slam into him at full speed. His breath became caught in his throat and he blinked rapidly hoping to calm his nerves. They didn't falter one bit once Tony saw him, smiled, and walked in his direction.

"Hey Cap, you look worn out. Have you been doing the Charleston without me?" Tony grinned.

"You look incredible." Steve blurted out as he blushed.

Tony's eyes lit up at Steve's words. "You really know how to make a guy feel special."

Steve couldn't respond. He was breathing heavy, resulting in a confused look from Tony.

"Steve?"

Steve started rambling. He didn't even remember a word the said. His arms danced through the air as he spoke. His face was burning and he knew it was red. Making eye contact was not an option as he talked faster and faster with each word. He was so panicked he hadn't realized how loud he was talking as his speech caught everyone's attention.

Just because Steve didn't hear his own words didn't mean Tony wasn't hanging on every single one.

"I'm not sure how this is going to sound but I need you to know that you're my favorite person. I wish I was able to prepare a better speech for you.. I mean I have one ready, I kind of just forgot it two seconds ago. That's not important, what is though is the fact that I've almost lost you several times. That's not okay. From before I understood my feelings for you and after, you've nearly died and I can't handle that. These past few years since I woke up haven't been easy but you make them memorable. All the times I thought I was alone, I had you. You always saw the good in me even when I showed the exact opposite. You trusted me when trusting people was a hard thing for you and I'm forever grateful. If I had known what it's like with you back then I wouldn't have waited to share my feelings. I wouldn't have been scared. Even though I had no reason to be. The three years we've been together have been the best of my life, Tony. I hope you feel the same way."

Steve paused to take a deep breath in.

"Basically everything about you is perfect. From your incredible mind to your beautiful heart. You've gone through so much in your life that wasn't very good and I hate that. So I want to make sure that the rest of your life is the best it can be. God, this night is either going to suck or be the best night ever… what I'm trying to say it… Anthony Edward Stark, I love you and I can't lose you without ever actually having the chance of being yours and I know it'd make more sense if we moved in together first, but we technically already do so I guess all that's left is for you to marry me."

Steve was practically gasping for air now. Eyes shut tight waiting for Tony's response. Only a response didn't come. Slowly Steve opened his eyes to see Tony standing there staring back with wide eyes. He opened his mouth to speak but he didn't know what to say. After opening and closing his mouth, like a fish without water, several times Tony gave up on speaking. Tony Stark had gone speechless for once. Instead he reached forward and grabbed Steve's face with both hands on each side, and kissed the taller man with so much love and adoration. Once the genius broke the kiss he stared Steve in the eyes, with his own full of joyful tears, and nodded uncontrollably as he was still rendered speechless. The room cheered out with excitement as they raised their drinks in the air.

Steve let out a breath of relief before he picked Tony up in a bear hug. Leaving kisses all over the billionaire's face.

Tony laughed and finally spoke. "Holy shit, Steve. How long have you been planning this?"

"I think I always knew I wanted to ask you, but I got the ring about seven or eight months ago."

"You got a ring?" Tony was honestly shocked.

"Of course, how else will people know you're mine?"

"Either the ring or a few bite marks here and there cause there's no way I'm changing my last name. Rogers' Industries. Doesn't have the same effect." Tony grinned at his now fiancé.

"Keep it up, 'Rogers'. You can always sleep on the couch." Steve laughed at Tony's pouting face.

"Well , I'd like to see you try to make me. Within about twenty minutes you'll come get me for some alone time I'm sure." Tony smiled a huge smile at the sight of Steve's blush.

"Hm, Steve Stark does sound kind of nice." Steve thought out loud.

"I suppose, Tony Rogers, isn't all that bad." Tony wasn't fooling anyone. He thought it was perfect. To him, everything about Steve was perfect. If only he had the courage to announce his love for the man in front of all these people, but it was still hard to stop believing that emotions we a weakness.

"So, now what? A loose cannon like me isn't normally tr

tying the knot." Tony smiled. He looked genuinely happy. It was a nice look on the man. Steve vowed to make him happier than ever, from here on out. The two newlyweds were in the middle of the party, swaying side to side to the music, with their arms wrapped around each other. Tony's face was now resting in the crook of Steve's neck and they were both grinning like fools.

"We could either stay here all night, and celebrate with everyone, or we could go to another room and celebrate alone." Steve mumbled the last part into Tony's ear, chuckling when the shorter man raise his eyebrow.

"As much as I like the sound of option two, staying sounds kind of nice." Tony smiled. Steve leaned down and kissed Tony's nose that was scrunched up from the smile. Slowly Steve reached into his pocket and pulled out the ring. Tony gasped at the design of it. The ring looked like an actual gear but in between the teeth of said gear, there was white and gold stones, no doubt representing the gold on the Iron Man suit and the white on Steve's shield.

"Steve it's perfect." Tony whispered as he internally cheere when it fit his finger perfectly.

"I've see something more perfect." Tony looked up at Steve and pulled him into a heated kiss after that comment.

"Cap, I believe you're talking about a mirror." Tony laughed out into Steve's mouth while they kissed.

Steve baked away, grabbed Tony's face, as he stared into the man's brown eyes.

"If that time my reflection was your face counts then yes that's what I meant." Tony stuck his tongue out at Steve's words. The super soldier did know how to manipulate words just as well as Tony. That meant arguments as a married couple sounded fun.

Tony shook his head with a smile.

"What?" Steve asked. Normally Tony would say what's on his mind. Now he was just remaining silent. Steve slightly worried that his lover was deep in his thoughts again.

"I didn't say anything." Tony smirked.

'I love you, Steve.'

Tony smiled a bright smile as he rested his head on Steve's shoulder, while weaving their hands together.

"I thought it."